A meeting of Capital Branch, New Brunswick Genealogical Society Inc. will be held on Saturday, September 14^th, 10:30 AM, at the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, on the UNB Campus in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Prior to the business portion of the meeting, Provincial Archivist, Joanna Aiton Kerr will give a presentation on the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick’s comprehensive role in preserving New Brunswick’s heritage and offer a preview of future plans. This will be a hybrid meeting (in person and Zoom). Members and non-members are welcome to attend.

Joanna was appointed Provincial Archivist of New Brunswick in June 2023.  She brings to this position a wealth of experience, including positions with the Sisters of Charity and the University of New Brunswick.  At UNB she served as the University Records Manager and Privacy Officer and then the Associate University Secretary. In addition, she has extensive experience in the archival community at the provincial and national levels. Formerly Chair of the Canadian Council of Archivists, she is currently chair of National Archival Appraisal Board. A native of New Brunswick, she holds a BA History from Acadia University and MA Archival Studies from the University of British Columbia

The Southeastern Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will hold its next Regular Meeting Saturday, September 21th, 2024, 2:00 P.M. ADT, via Zoom videoconferencing. Members will receive a prior email invitation. Email Heather Alward in advance if you know a friend who wishes to attend. Once again, note the meeting time zone.
A presentation follows the meeting. We will have Kate Doucette from “Salisbury 250” to present  about their year of Celebrations. 

The Southeastern Branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society will hold its Regular Meeting on Saturday September 21, 2024, 2:00 P.M. AST, at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 28 Woolridge Avenue, Riverview, N.B. This will be a hybrid meeting with in person and Zoom videoconferencing. Members will receive a prior email invitation if they prefer to watch from home. Email nbgsseb@gmail.com in advance if you know a friend who wishes to attend. Please note the time zone – Atlantic Standard Time, one hour ahead of the Eastern Standard Time zone.

A guide to research resources in NB. Daphne Wetmore will present an overview of some of the research resources NB has to offer. This will be a good guide for beginners and a good refreseher for more experienced researchers. One highlight will be an introduction to the new NBGS Probate Records Project.

 

To be announced